Jackson County court records show he pleaded guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and child pornography on March 1. Prosecutors dismissed four of the six counts he was originally facing.

Blaney has been in custody since his arrest, according to jail officials. His sentencing is scheduled for April 26.

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